The program is focused on showcasing the local impact of US-Korea economic ties in communities outside either nations' capital. The East-West Center in Washington (EWCW), in partnership with the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade (KIET) and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), is launching a professional exchange and research program. US-Korea Commercial Relations Beyond Washington & Seoul Professional Exchange & Research Program If there is any additional information central to your qualifications as a participant in this program, please explain in a cover letter of no more than 400 words.What research would you undertake as a participant in this professional exchange and research program?.What do you hope to accomplish by participating in this professional exchange and research program?.What is the role of US-Korea commerce within your community or organization?.What is your connection to US-Korea commerce?.
Participants will also present their findings at a public webinar after their research period. These briefs will be published in one comprehensive project report in both English and Korean at the conclusion of the program. Participants will receive a stipend of US$1,500 each month of the four-month exchange program.Īs part of the research component of the project, each participant will be asked to produce a five-page brief on US-Korea commercial links as they relate to the participant's local community and area of expertise. Flights and per diem will be offered for international travel. At these workshops, participants will discuss their research, issues of common concern, and share best practices. During this time, participants will attend four workshops: an inaugural virtual workshop in April, a May in-person workshop in Korea, a June in-person workshop in the United States, and a concluding virtual workshop in July. The exchange program will run from April 2023 - July 2023 and include two participants from Korea and two from the United States. Producing research or analysis on local commercial affairs or economic development.Operating soft-landing, incubator, or accelerator programs.Managing a Korean firm in the United States or a US firm in Korea.Supporting US-Korea ties via a chamber of commerce, business association, or industry trade group.Economic development activities at the state, county, or municipal level.Site development of industrial, tech, or business parks.The program will consider participants from a wide range of backgrounds, including individuals involved in the following activities: Professionals, including public sector specialists, private sector experts, and academicians, currently involved in or with a record of involvement in US-Korea commercial affairs or economic development projects are welcomed to apply.
The program is currently accepting applications on a rolling basis.
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